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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 320.61 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 320.61 and 212.63 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 320.61 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/320.61 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 320.61 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 68,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,169.30/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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